Luther Burden III - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Three catches in loss Burden caught three of four targets for 35 yards and rushed once for 10 yards in Sunday's 19-16 loss to Detroit.

Impact Burden went without a catch in the first half before reeling in three passes after the break. The wide receiver was unable to build off of his recent momentum, recording his fewest catches since Week 12 and his lowest yardage total in four weeks. Burden will finish his rookie campaign having caught 47 of 60 targets for 652 yards and two touchdowns while also turning six carries into 37 yards over 15 regular-season contests, and he'll now make his postseason debut in the wild-card round against the Packers next weekend.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elevated role projected for Sunday Burden is in line to serve as the Bears' No. 2 receiver again in Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Lions due to Rome Odunze (foot) being ruled inactive for the contest.

Impact Burden has taken ample advantage in the three of the four games he's played during Odunze's current absence, posting an 18-289-1 line on 22 targets in that span. The rookie is coming into Sunday fresh off a career-best eight-catch, 138-yard, one-touchdown effort against the 49ers last Sunday night, and he'll look to exploit a Lions secondary that's been significantly impacted by injury.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bears rookies Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III taking huge strides The emergence of the Bears’ top two draft picks, tight end Colston Loveland and receiver Luther Burden III, has helped fuel an offense that...

5 DAYS AGO • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Practices in full Thursday Burden (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Burden was limited in Wednesday's practice due to the quad injury he suffered on the last play of Chicago's loss to San Francisco in Week 17, and it now appears he's fully recovered in time for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lions. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Rome Odunze (foot) remained sidelined at practice Thursday and seems an unlikely candidate to play Week 18, given that the Bears have already clinched the NFC North but do not have a path to claiming the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ozzy Trapilo and Luther Burden listed with new injury issues Chicago Bears injury report: The starting Bears left tackle was listed as limited if they had held a practice Wednesday, and Luther Burden's...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Logs limited practice Wednesday Burden (quadriceps) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Burden suffered what eventually was called a quad injury on the final play of this past Sunday's loss at San Francisco. Coach Ben Johnson told Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com on Wednesday that the Bears are "hopeful" that Burden will be able to play Sunday versus the Lions. Ultimately, how Burden fares in practice Thursday and Friday will determine if he enters the weekend with a designation for Week 17 action. Meanwhile, fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) remained sidelined at practice, while Olamide Zaccheaus (illness) practiced in full, so the latter, DJ Moore, Jahdae Walker and Devin Duvernay are the healthy options at the position on the Bears' active roster.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Luther Burden Earned the Best Bears Player Grade in Week 17 Of course Luther Burden III earned the best Bears player grade in Week 17.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears' Luther Burden III is 'OK' amid being carted to locker room after 49ers' loss | Sporting News Burden was tired, but okay following the SNF loss.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bears rookies Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland step up vs. 49ers In a playoff atmosphere Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium, the Bears’ top two 2025 draft picks – receiver Luther Burden III and tight end Colst...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Avoids major injury Burden is believed to have suffered a quad injury that is not severe during Sunday night's 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Burden was injured on the final play of Sunday's loss and had to be carted off the field following the conclusion of the contest, in which he broke out with a career-high 138 receiving yards while securing eight of nine targets. The rookie second-round pick will undergo further testing Monday, but it's encouraging to see that he's believed to have avoided a severe injury. Chicago has already clinched the NFC North, but it remains to be seen whether Burden will be a candidate to retake the field in time for the team's regular-season finale at home against the Lions in Week 18.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luther Burden injury update from Adam Schefter has Bears breathing sigh of relief | Sporting News Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden suffered an injury at the end of the Week 17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Thankfully, the inju...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bears' heartbreaking loss to 49ers costs them chance at top seed in NFC playoffs

The Chicago Bears suffer a heartbreaking 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Luther Burden III puts Chase Lucas on skates with ankle-breaking 14-yard gain Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III catches a short pass from quarterback Caleb Williams and jukes a defender for a 14-yard gain.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Hurt on last play after 138 yards Burden (leg) was seen grabbing his left hamstring on the way to the X-ray room after getting injured on the final play of Sunday's 42-38 loss to the 49ers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN....

Impact Burden stayed down in the end zone after Caleb Williams threw an incompletion from the 2-yard line as Chicago came up just short in a back-and-forth battle. Prior to the injury, Burden posted a breakout performance, racking up career highs in catches (eight) and receiving yards (138) on nine targets, including a 35-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. The Bears have clinched the NFC North and will close out the regular season with a Week 18 home game against the Lions.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams pinpoints Luther Burden for 25-yard gain Bears quarterback Caleb Williams locates wide receiver Luther Burden III for a 25-yard pickup.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Luther Burden III's 24-yard catch-and-run has Bears knocking on 49ers end zone Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III catches a short pass from quarterback Caleb Williams for a 24-yard gain.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Caleb Williams lofts perfect pass to Luther Burden III for 35-yard TD Bears quarterback Caleb Williams finds rookie receiver Luther Burden III in the back of the end zone for a 35-yard touchdown pass.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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DECEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Injury Report Week 17: Jalen Carter, Sauce Gardner Making Returns

Key weapon returns to Chicago Bears lineup for 49ers game Chicago Bears injury report: Luther Burden has been deemed good to go but a defensive player critical in the team's turnaround season is que...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • SI.COM

Set to play Sunday Burden (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in San Francisco.

Impact Burden sat out a Week 16 matchup with the Packers due to an ankle injury that he suffered one week prior against the Browns, but after getting back to a full practice Friday, he's in the clear for Week 17 action. With Rome Odunze (foot) still sidelined, Burden will be among the top WRs available to the Bears offense this weekend along with DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited listing Thursday Burden (ankle) was listed as limited on Thursday's practice estimate.

Impact Burden now has put together back-to-back limited listings on Bears injury reports since he sat out Week 16 against the Packers due to an ankle issue, potentially putting himself in a position to return to action Sunday at San Francisco. Meanwhile, fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) again was listed as a DNP on Thursday. In the end, Friday's practice report will unveil if either Burden or Odunze have a chance to see Week 17 action.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Burden (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact This marks Burden's first official on-field work since he suffered an ankle injury Week 15 against the Browns. He may need to upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday in order to avoid a designation ahead of Sunday's game at San Francisco, but he appears to be a better bet to return to action Week 17 than fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot), who remained sidelined at practice Wednesday.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume practicing Burden (ankle) wasn't spotted on the field Tuesday during the Bears' unofficial practice, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Burden was listed as a non-participant on all three of the Bears' practice reports in Week 16 before sitting out Saturday's 22-16 overtime win over the Packers. Rome Odunze (foot) was also sidelined for a third straight game, and with neither wideout logging any activity in an unofficial session Tuesday, both could be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game at San Francisco. If Burden and Odunze are both held out again in Week 17, DJ Moore would have a clearer path to added volume in the passing game after he contributed a 5-97-1 receiving line on seven targets in the win over Green Bay.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears show again they're not the same old team with wild overtime win over Packers

The Chicago Bears showed again they're not the same old team with a wild win over the Green Bay Packers

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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